Oct. 26 - P. 5: Instrumentation for Power Measurement
Continuing Education Center 10/26/2012 178 commentsPart 5 discusses available power-related instrumentation that may be applicable to many situations (multimeters, scopes, power meters, source measurement units, among others), as well as implementation issues in practical systems, including 2/4-lead measurements, noise, loops, and other issues.

Oct. 22 - P. 1: The Basics of Electrical Power Measurement
Continuing Education Center 10/22/2012 324 commentsPart 1 of this course will define basic terms, explain why power (and energy) measurement is needed, clarify what will and won't be covered, and explore what the role and reality of power measurement is. It will also provide an overview of the remaining parts of the course.

Oct 10 - Part III: Fundamentals of Smart Sensors
Continuing Education Center 10/10/2012 195 commentsMany technologies contribute to improving sensors that frequently get dubbed "smart sensors." The "smart" term is used loosely in many technical and non-technical areas, so what makes a sensor smart? Find out from our expert in this session.

Oct 8 - Part I: Sensor Specs 101
Continuing Education Center 10/8/2012 257 commentsObtaining the expected performance for a sensor in a system requires a solid understanding of the terms used to specify performance. In many cases, it is absolutely necessary to sort through the marketing hype about a sensor's capability, but even data sheets are non-uniform and can be confusing. In this course, our expert explains the essentials to avoid application pitfalls.

Focus on Fundamentals consists of 45-minute on-line classes that cover a host of technologies. You learn without leaving the comfort of your desk. All classes are taught by subject-matter experts and all are archived. So if you can't attend live, attend at your convenience.